Gregory Ray Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Oh, Us

Des Moines, Iowa, Us

Construction Owner Representation and Project Management services provider.

Chicago, Il, Us

Functioned in the role of company President of the Tennessee regional office of W.E. O'Neil towards leading the company, establishing and implementing the strategic plan, and providing continuous improvement. Reporting directly to the CEO, worked with the Board of Directors and upper management to establish long-range strategies to provide competitive advantage and a high level of client focus. With full P&L responsibility, assured that budgets and resources were properly allocated and responsible for overall accountability to shareholders and other stakeholders.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:STRATEGY-Focusing on innovation, provided visionary and strategic leadership for the organization to develop a strategic plan that differentiates while maintaining awareness of the external competitive landscape, opportunities for growth and expansion of clients, markets, new industry developments and standards.BOARD ACTIVITY-Worked with the CEO with a focus on long-range strategic issues and to ensure financing to support short and long-range objectives. Reported the company's overall business performance to the CEO and Board of Directors on a quarterly basis while providing timely information to enable it to effectively execute its oversight role.EXTERNAL LEADERSHIP-Established a business/public presence while leading the client relations and fostering a Business Development & Marketing culture.ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT-With eyes on succession planning, oversaw, developed all other executives within the organization and acted as an adviser to the executive team for leadership perspectives. Determined the organizational structure from a strategic perspective.FINANCE/RISK MANAGEMENT-Directed the organizations financial goals, objectives and budgets. Planned, developed, organized, implemented, directed and evaluated the fiscal function and performance.COMMUNITY-While actively advocating for the organization, served as the primary spokesperson and representative.

Columbus, Oh, Us

Functioned as business partner and adviser to president while overseeing as many as 4 vice presidents, 5 project executives, and 3 field executives assigned to various market sectors / portfolios, with dotted line oversight of 110 employees and P&L accountability for Columbus headquarters and Cleveland regional office. Ensured alignment with company values and strategic plan.As adviser and business partner to president of Development at Continental Real Estate Companies, played key role in real estate development activities on large-scale national mixed-use projects. Development duties included proforma review and confirmation, entitlement process and approvals, scheduling and assigning preconstruction development tasks, coordinating and managing team members and consultants, tracking schedule progress and team member accountability, and navigating all approvals.Collaborated with vice presidents of business development and preconstruction on new client and project deliverables. Oversaw project financial, schedule, and technical performance. Developed and implemented risk management strategies and tools. Conducted monthly, individual reviews with vice presidents to audit, evaluate, and forecast risks associated with client satisfaction, resource/manpower requirements, contract adherence, financial goals, and budget adherence. Worked with executive leadership and select work groups to develop and implement operational strategies, methodologies, and skill sets to optimize project efficiency and profitability.Monitored construction trends, including material and labor pricing and availability. Provided cost tracking for project hard and soft costs. Mentored team members in best practices and lessons learned. Reviewed, negotiated, and approved subcontract and purchase order changes. Collaborated with market sector vice presidents to develop and implement recovery plans for off-schedule projects. Managed company legal matters/actions, claims, and major risk issues.

Columbus, Oh, Us

Coordinated multi-million dollar projects while serving as on-site project contact and stakeholder liaison, with accountability for monitoring and reporting on project schedule, work sequencing, budget, and construction activities. Provided administrative direction to on-site construction superintendent. Executed project logistics and oversaw scope and trade coordination, material procurement, submittals and RFI reviewing/processing, quality control, punch list, and safety management. Estimated, scheduled, and led procurement/buyout and wrote scopes of work. Determined critical paths required to meet project completion dates. Controlled project closeout, process optimization, and cost reduction. Owned/updated project CPM schedules. Assisted with development of project-specific site logistics and safety plans.

Dublin, Ohio, Us

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Architecture

Education record